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Boral Fly Ash
ASTM C 618 - Technial data Division 3 Concrete Materials and Methods
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Boral Fly Ash is a pozzolan for concrete that improves
plastic and hardened properties. Concrete containing
Boral Fly Ash shows increased ultimate strengths and
decreased permeability.
Basic Applications
Boral Fly Ash can be used as a pozzolan in all concrete
to improve the strength, stability and long-term durabilityof
concrete.
Suggested Specifications
Boral Fly Ash as marketed by Boral Material Technologies
conforming to requirements of ASTM C 618, Class (F) or
(C) shall be used in all concrete unless prior approval of the
engineer. Use according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
CSI-Formatted Product Guide Specifications are available from
Boral representatives or www.boralmt.com.
Composition and Materials
Boral Fly Ash is a pozzolanic material possessing
chemicalcompounds similar to those found in portland cement.
A pozzolan is a siliceous or siliceous and aluminous material
which in itself possesses little or no cementitious value but
will, in finely divided form and in the presence of moisture,
chemically react with calcium hydroxide to form compounds
possessing cementitious properties. When portland cement
reacts with water (a process known as hydration) the reaction
forms calcium silicate hydrate (CSH). CSH is the glue or binder
which cements the aggregate particles together into a solid
matrix. A by-product of the hydration reaction is calcium
hydroxide. Calcium hydroxide, a water soluble compound,
adds little to strength gain and may be susceptible to attack
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by aggressive chemicals such as sulfate or acid. Boral fly ash
chemically reacts with the calcium hydroxide forming additional
CSH. The pozzolanic reaction increases strength because of
the additional CSH produced and will also improve durability
because of the elimination of the calcium hydroxide.
Boral Fly Ash is produced to meet the specification
requirements of ASTM C 618 to ensure performance in
concrete applications. ASTM C 618 designates the Class of fly
ash as well as the physical and chemical requirements for use
in concrete applications.
•  Class F Fly Ash is a pozzolan with physical and chemical
properties that improve concrete’s resistance to sulfate
attack. Class F fly ash also mitigates the deleterious effects
of alkali-silica reactivity. Class F fly ash also decreases
the permeability, increasing the long-term durability of
concrete. Class F fly ash is produced from the combustion
of pulverized bituminous or Texas lignite coal.
•  Class C Fly Ash in addition to being a pozzolan is also
cementitious. Class C fly ash because of its pozzolanic
properties also increases strength and durability in
concrete applications. Because Class C fly ash is
self-cementitious it can also be used in a variety of
geotechnical applications to stabilize soils and aggregates.
Limitations
Differences of materials used in producing concrete vary from
region to region. Therefore, trial mixes should be conducted to
determine the optimal replacement and performance criteria for
the class of fly ash used. Class C Fly Ash should not be used in
a sulfate environment unless the material is tested for approval
by ASTM C 1012.
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RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION
Applicable Standards
• ASTM C 618
• AASHTO M 295
•  Boral Fly Ash meets or exceeds all applicable standards
required by ASTM, AASHTO and the individual state
transportation agencies within the states that the material
is sold. Individual physical and chemical properties are
analyzed and certified by independent laboratories. These
results are available by contacting the Boral sales office in
your area.
Recommended Installation
Boral Fly Ash is added to the concrete mixture along with
portland cement, fine and coarse aggregates, water and
chemical admixtures in accordance with ASTM C 94. Proper
proportions of each constituent should be determined by trial
batches prior to use in the field.
Recommended Proportioning
Boral Fly Ash should be added according to one of the
following:
• Minimum of 15% of the total cementitious content.
•  Amount required for meeting durability requirements
for alkalisilica reactivity resistance, sulfate resistance,
and impermeability as described in ACI 201.
•  Mass concrete applications shall contain a minimum
of 30% of the total cementitious as fly ash.
Compatibility
Boral Fly Ash is compatible with all types of cements,
or other supplementary cementitious materials.
Precautions
Normal safety precautions are advised when handling this
material. Dampen with a water mist to control airborne dust
and use appropriate personal protective equipment to avoid
inhalation and exposure to eyes, skin and mucus membranes.
Excessive exposure to materials may cause irritation of the
eyes, skin and mucus membranes and chronic exposure could
lead to fibrotic disease of the lungs. This product contains
silica, which has been identified as a carcinogen. If contact is
made, areas affected should be thoroughly flushed with water.
Medical attention is advised in case of ingestion, inhalation
or eye contact. A Material Safety Data Sheet is available by
contacting Boral or going to www.boralmt.com.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
Boral Material Technologies disclaims warranty
of merchantability and warranty of fitness for a
particular purpose.
In addition, because Boral Material Technologies cannot
control the final use of its products, there are no warranties
expressed or implied regarding a product’s use or performance
in any given circumstance. Persons receiving this information
should make their own tests to determine suitability for their
particular use.
Boral Fly Ash is guaranteed to meet the requirements of the
specifications prescribed herein, when used and batched in
accordance to manufacturer recommendations. As, the overall
performance of a concrete mixture is related to a complex
matrix of materials and since many factors can affect the
performance of concrete, Boral Material Technologies reserves
the right to determine the actual cause of a concrete problem.

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Because Boral Material Technologies cannot
control the final use of its products, there are
no warranties expressed or implied regarding
a product’s use or performance in any
given circumstance. Persons receiving this
information should make their own tests to
determine suitability for their particular use.
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